Charter § C-20 forfeiture motion against Mayor Nembhard
New Carrollton, MD
Summary
The council voted to remove the mayor from office under the forfeiture provision it added in 2024-2025 charter amendments, citing the reinstatement of two employees during the hiring freeze. It's a first-of-its-kind use of the provision and will trigger a special election within 65 days, with Lashley serving as acting mayor.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The two reinstated positions would have cost taxpayers roughly $375,000 with benefits — about 5% of the city's property tax revenue, per Councilmember Rosenberg.
Supporters of the removal say residents benefit from enforcement of the charter and budget discipline; the mayor's supporters say residents lose a responsive leader.
Mayor Nembhard loses her seat and her term ending May 2027, and the city faces a leadership vacuum with no city manager or city clerk in place.
Mentions & discussions (3)
New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again.
New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again. The Baltimore Banner
New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again
New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again WTOP News
City Council - Sep 9, 2026
The council voted to remove the mayor from office under the forfeiture provision it added in 2024-2025 charter amendments, citing the reinstatement of two employees during the hiring freeze. It's a first-of-its-kind use of the provision and will trigger a special election within 65 days, with Lashley serving as acting mayor.
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